New Country to Join Abraham Accords Normalization Deals with Israel
A new country will formally join the normalization deals with Israel, known collectively as the Abraham Accords, announced the US President Donald Trump’s special envoy on Thursday, Anadolu reports.
Announcement Details
Steve Witkoff, US Special Envoy to the Middle East, did not specify which country will join but confirmed the announcement would take place Thursday evening at an event in Washington.
“I’m flying back to Washington tonight because we’re going to announce tonight, another country coming into the Abraham Accords.”
Witkoff made this statement during a business forum held in Miami, Florida.
Context of the Event
President Trump is scheduled to host the leaders of five Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan — at the White House on Thursday evening. It is not yet confirmed if the announcement will occur during this dinner, but the President is expected to be present for any significant news.
About the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords refer to normalization agreements between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries, established during Trump’s first term in office.
“The Abraham Accords are normalization agreements signed between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries during Trump’s first term.”
Author’s summary: Another nation is set to join the Abraham Accords, signaling continued diplomatic progress under the Trump administration towards Middle East normalization efforts.